
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Box Elder, SD from $400 (54 Rentals)
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Freedom Landing

The Union

Fox Run Apartments

Mountain View Village

10Bedrock Apartments

Tower Heights

107 Gumbo Dr

Prairie View Townhomes

Antelope Ridge
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1205 Dakota Dr

Robbinsdale Heights 1

The Place at Estes Park

The Place at Hainesway

Civic Plaza Apartments

Shepherd Hills Commons I

Bridgewood Estates

BG Flats Apartments

LaCrosse Estates Apartment Homes

Sedona Flats
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Champion Villas

Moonlight Apartment Complex

Countryside Apartments

Johnson Ranch Apartments

Tallgrass Apartments

Orchard Meadows

Creekside Heights Apartments, LLC

Prairie Tree Apartments

Sagebrush Flats

Split Creek Commons
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The Elements, LLC

Country Bluff Apartments

Harmony Heights

Boulder Creek Apartments

Gateway Apartments

Block5

Buffalo Run

The Pines at Rapid

Vista Pointe Apartments

Jayhawks Patio Home Apartments
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Founders Park Village

Camden Heights

Heartland Heights

1213 Quincy St

Rapid Creek Apartments

440 N Creek Dr

Lancer Court Apartments

Boulder Creek Estates

Butterfly Apartments

KC Lofts
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Box Elder, SD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Box Elder?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Box Elder Studio Apartments | $1,051 | $475 | $1,522 |
| Cheap Box Elder 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,315 | $590 | $2,842 |
| Cheap Box Elder 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,479 | $726 | $3,338 |
| Cheap Box Elder 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $1,080 | $3,010 |
| Cheap Box Elder 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $1,764 | $1,764 |
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Cheapest Available Box Elder Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Box Elder, SD is a 2 Beds unit found at Civic Plaza Apartments in the Downtown Rapid City neighborhood priced from $865. Bridgewood Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Box Elder apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedroom Garden Level | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
| Bridgewood Estates | Open living space + spacious master *WAITLIST* | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| LaCrosse Estates Apartment Homes | APRIL SHOWERS BROUGHT MAY RENT FREE AND ROCK BO... | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| BG Flats Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Champion Villas | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $994 |
| Moonlight Apartment Complex | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Shepherd Hills Commons I | Apartment Style Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Vistas at Cheyenne Pass | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| The Place at Estes Park | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| Tallgrass Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Box Elder, SD
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Box Elder area is the $1.45 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Mountain View Village in the starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Box Elder apartment is the Unit 2A Model at 10Bedrock Apartments starting at $1,545 with a $1.37 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Box Elder apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Village | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| 10Bedrock Apartments | Unit 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Founders Park Village | Brennan $1,085 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Antelope Ridge | Dakota Acres 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
| The Place at Estes Park | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Vista Pointe Apartments | 2-Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| The Pines at Rapid | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Bridgewood Estates | Open living space + spacious master *WAITLIST* | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Champion Villas | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $1.47 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedroom Garden Level | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Box Elder Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Box Elder?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Box Elder is at Champion Villas listed at $994.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Box Elder Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Box Elder Apartment is $900 at Bridgewood Estates.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Box Elder Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Box Elder is starting from $865 at Civic Plaza Apartments.
What is the most affordable Box Elder Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Box Elder Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bridgewood Estates and starts from $1,245.
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